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Five Places to Live in Mexico... and Three to Avoid
PRWeb

Mexico is not only the nearest destination abroad for U.S. and Canadian expats, it is also one of the most popular among North Americans. International Living has identified five specific locations that make great retirement destinations - and three that don't.

News from PV's Conchas Chinas Homeowner's Association
ccha.com.mx

The Conchas Chinas Homeowner's Association, a group of Puerto Vallarta residents that's dedicated to improving and maintaining the residential quality and beauty of the Conchas Chinas community, brings us up to date on what's been happening in the colonia.

Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week from PVRPV
The Park Condo 109

This week, Puerto Vallarta Rentals Premier Vacations (PVRPV) presents The Park 109, a one bedroom, 1 bath condominium, conveniently located just steps away from the world-famous Los Muertos Beach and all of the great restaurants, art galleries and nightclubs the Zona Romantica offers.

A Full Week of Vallarta Pride Entertainment at Act II
Banderas News Team

The fun never stops at the biggest entertainment venue in the Banderas Bay area! Especially during the 2017 Vallarta Pride celebrations, when Act II STAGES has planned a special line-up of shows to entertain the vibrant LGBT community that live in and visit Puerto Vallarta.

This Week's Events & Activities at Los Mangos Library
Adriana García

Puerto Vallarta's Public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos, is not 'just a library,' it is a true cultural and community center that also serves as a venue for entertaining and educational workshops, art exhibits, concerts, and cultural events. Here's what's happening this week at Los Mangos.

Coldwell Banker La Costa Realty Wins National Award
Arturo Trujillo

At the Coldwell Banker National Award Event held at the Hilton Hotel Reforma in Mexico City this past weekend, Coldwell Banker La Costa Realty, specializing in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area real estate, achieved third position amongst the 80 Coldwell Banker offices in Mexico.

Mexico Celebrates 'El Día de la Madre' on May 10
BanderasNews.com

Unlike in the United States, where Mother's Day is always the second Sunday in May, in Mexico, Mother's Day, called 'El Dia de la Madre,' is always celebrated on May 10th. And it is a very big deal. I've heard some people compare it to Christmas for Mom.

6th Jarretaderas Shore Fishing Tournament, May 21st
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The 2017 Jarretaderas Shore Fishing Tournament will take place on Sunday, May 21st. Now in its 6th year, the event was designed not only to search for the largest catch, but also to bring families together and promote surf fishing in the greater Banderas Bay area.

May 26 Pulpito Drag Derby Part of 2017 Vallarta Pride
Tom Swale

The 4th annual Pulpito Drag Derby is set to be held at 6 pm on May 26, as part of 2017 Vallarta Pride. As many as twenty Drag Queens will race for $8,000 pesos in cash prizes, compete in six crazy challenges, and lip-sync for their lives in a quest to win the coveted 'Ruby Tacon' award.

BBC Films Orchid Bees at Vallarta Botanical Garden
Marie Callan

Catching the attention of the BBC, the largest broadcaster in the world, requires something extraordinary. In the case of the Vallarta Botanical Garden, it was the iridescent green and metallic blue native bees that are the exclusive pollinators of exquisite orchids.

Vallarta Restaurant Week 2017 Kicks Off on May 15
Banderas News Team

The organizers of Vallarta Restaurant Week have announced the details of the 13th edition of this gastronomic event, which is set to take place from May 15-31, 2017 at the 44 restaurants in Vallarta-Nayarit that are offering special three-course menus at reduced prices.

Mariachi Institute Returns to Chacala, Nayarit in June
Chacala Cultural Foundation

The 2017 Chacala Mariachi Institute is set to take place June 11-17 in Chacala, Nayarit. Directed by Jeff Nevin, Ph.D, this intensive 6-day course provides both the hands-on experience performing mariachi music and the training and materials necessary to become successful educators.

May 5 Puerto Vallarta News Brief & Weekend Events
Banderas News Team

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Puerto Vallarta news headlines, community announcements and a couple of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.

Vallarta Pride 2017 Schedule of Events Announced
BanderasNews.com

The fifth edition of Vallarta Pride, Puerto Vallarta's annual gay pride festival, is set to take place from May 21 to 28, 2017, and its Organizing Committee is proud to announce all of the events that will honor the vibrant LGBT community that live and visit our tourist destination.

Mexico Commemorates La Batalla de Puebla on May 5
BanderasNews.com

Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's independence, but it is not Independence Day. Mexico asserted its independence from Spain on September 16, 1810. The festivities on May 5 are about another battle for independence - a battle fought against the French in 1862.

Daiquiri Dick's Offers Vallarta Diners a Taste of Italy
Laura Gelezunas

Each region of Italy has its own traditional recipes that reflect the history and culture of that area, so to get a taste of it all, you'll have to do a lot of traveling. Unless you happen to be in Puerto Vallarta, where Daiquiri Dick's Special Menu features The Flavors of Italy through May 14th.

Democrats Abroad May Social Hour at Nacho Daddy
David Kamp

The Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico invites you to join them for a May 'Social Hour' in the air conditioned comfort of the upstairs lounge at Nacho Daddy Restaurant, located at Basilio Badillo #287 on the south side of Vallarta, on Tuesday, May 16 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Act II STAGES Announces Plans for the Summer Season
Danny Mininni

With the return of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway,' an improv show featuring the PV Players; Karaoke; the PVGMC Gay Pride Concert; the return of Mama Tits and Elvis Martinez; and 'Spotlight on Vallarta,' a Cabaret series featuring local talent; there'll be plenty of fun at Act II this summer!

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